European school (XX) - Ecce Homo
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Ecce Homo, an oil on canvas religious painting from Italy in a Baroque-inspired sacred realism style, dating to 1940–1950 (1942 noted), signed lower right, with a gilded wooden frame included.
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Fascinating and intense portrayal with small defects visible in the photo on canvas and frame, of the Ecce Homo, a classical subject of Christian iconography depicting Jesus Christ during the Passion, crowned with thorns. The work is executed with an oil technique that favors warm tones and browns, creating a strong chiaroscural contrast that emphasizes the pathos of the face and the depth of the gaze directed upward.
In the bottom, the work bears the inscription in elegant Gothic characters "Ecce Homo", which lends the painting a solemn and devotional character.
Technical Details:
• Subject: Ecce Homo (Christ with crown of thorns).
• Technique: Oil on canvas.
• Era: 1942.
• Style: Sacred realism inspired by Baroque.
• Frame: Included in the lot, splendid gilded wooden frame with relief floral decorations at the corners, which further enhances the work.
Signature and Date:
The work is regularly signed and dated by the author at the bottom right.
Fascinating and intense portrayal with small defects visible in the photo on canvas and frame, of the Ecce Homo, a classical subject of Christian iconography depicting Jesus Christ during the Passion, crowned with thorns. The work is executed with an oil technique that favors warm tones and browns, creating a strong chiaroscural contrast that emphasizes the pathos of the face and the depth of the gaze directed upward.
In the bottom, the work bears the inscription in elegant Gothic characters "Ecce Homo", which lends the painting a solemn and devotional character.
Technical Details:
• Subject: Ecce Homo (Christ with crown of thorns).
• Technique: Oil on canvas.
• Era: 1942.
• Style: Sacred realism inspired by Baroque.
• Frame: Included in the lot, splendid gilded wooden frame with relief floral decorations at the corners, which further enhances the work.
Signature and Date:
The work is regularly signed and dated by the author at the bottom right.
Details
Artist
European school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Ecce Homo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
48 cm
Width
38 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Baroque
Period
1940-1950
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